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Fire truck and firemen

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.3 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby fire truck and two firemen at Royal Oak and Kingsway. A house is just visible behind them.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1935
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.3 x 8.9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
004-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby fire truck and two firemen at Royal Oak and Kingsway. A house is just visible behind them.
Subjects
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Annotation on the back of photograph reads, "Property of B.C. Bellinger"
Geographic Access
Royal Oak Avenue
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Windsor Area
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Burnaby Council

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1892
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 9 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's first Council members on the steps of Sample's Boarding House, 6850 Beresford Street, near Griffiths Avenue and Kingsway. Left to right: L.C. Hill, William Brenchley, Alex Philip (clerk), Charles R. Shaw (Reeve), William McDermott, John Woolard, and Arthur de Windt Haszard.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1892
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 9 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
008-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of Burnaby's first Council members on the steps of Sample's Boarding House, 6850 Beresford Street, near Griffiths Avenue and Kingsway. Left to right: L.C. Hill, William Brenchley, Alex Philip (clerk), Charles R. Shaw (Reeve), William McDermott, John Woolard, and Arthur de Windt Haszard.
Subjects
Officials - Alderman and Councillors
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Names
Brenchley, William
Haszard, Arthur de Windt
Hill, Louis Claude "Claude"
McDermott, William
Philip, Alex
Shaw, Charles R. "Chas"
Woolard, John
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Beresford Street
Street Address
6850 Beresford Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Kingsway-Beresford Area
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Contemplation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51449
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 19, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 6 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of George A. Grant sitting on the rock face of Mount Albert Edward and admiring Circle (Circlet) Lake. Two men are standing just behind him. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
August 19, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 6 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-054
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of George A. Grant sitting on the rock face of Mount Albert Edward and admiring Circle (Circlet) Lake. Two men are standing just behind him. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Recreational Activities - Hiking
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "We pause on the Mount Abert [sic] Edward climb to admire Circle Lake and the rest."
Stamp on verso of print reads: "Vancouver Drug Co. Ltd. AUG 19 1938 Nu-Gloss"
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Battleship Lake

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of five of the six members of the small party of City of Courtenay officials and their guides walking along the edge of Battleship Lake. The sixth member is the photographer who took this photograph. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. In this…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-055
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of five of the six members of the small party of City of Courtenay officials and their guides walking along the edge of Battleship Lake. The sixth member is the photographer who took this photograph. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. In this photograph George A. Grant is leading the group.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "On our way to Paradise Meadows. The "battleship" is an island in the Lake."
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 923
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Moat Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51451
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat Lake nestled among the mountains of the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-056
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat Lake nestled among the mountains of the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "So shall thy wondering sight at once survey / Vales, lakes, woods, mountains, islands, rocks and sea / Huge hills that heaped in crowded order stand / Stretched o'er the northern and the western land / Thomas Russell"
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 835
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Moat Lake as viewed on Mt. Albert Edward climb

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51452
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat lake, taken from Mount Albert Edward. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-057
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat lake, taken from Mount Albert Edward. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "Lovest thou mountains great / Peaks to the clouds that soar / Corrie and fell where eagles dwell / And cataracts dash evermore ? / Sheriff Nicholson"
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On Mt. Elma

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51453
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a nursing tree growing out of a stump on Mount Elma. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-058
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a nursing tree growing out of a stump on Mount Elma. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Continuation of title: "...Forbidden Plateau - Courtenay, B.C."
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "On Mount Elma 4700 ft. where we first saw the real snow."
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 889
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Reflections at Croteau

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Croteau lake at dusk. A site along the way. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-059
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Croteau lake at dusk. A site along the way. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "True beauty dwells in deep retreats / Whose veil is unremoved / Wordsworth"
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 820
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Mount Albert Edward 6871 feet

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 21, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a hiker leaning against the rock face on Mount Albert Edward and looking at the faces that have been carved into it. Another mountain is visible in the distance. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 21, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-060
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of a hiker leaning against the rock face on Mount Albert Edward and looking at the faces that have been carved into it. Another mountain is visible in the distance. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Recreational Activities - Hiking
Arts - Sculptures
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on paper mount reads: "How many Cowichan Indian faces on the lookout?"
Second handwritten note on paper mount reads: "After about 5 hours 21st JULY 1938 'Yes it looks quite a step yet, but we'll make it in a couple of hours or so."
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A little nearer the summit

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a two hikers and a dog who are all close to the summit of Mount Albert Edward. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-061
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a two hikers and a dog who are all close to the summit of Mount Albert Edward. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Recreational Activities - Hiking
Animals - Dogs
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Robertson, J.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
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Getting towards the top of Mount Albert Edward

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the summit of Mount Albert Edward. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Islandn made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-062
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the summit of Mount Albert Edward. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Islandn made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Robertson, J.
Notes
Handwritten note on paper mount reads: "Getting towards the top of Mount Albert Edward"
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From Mount Elma 22nd July 1938

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 22, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13.5 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of smoke billowing from the Campbell River fire, seen from Mount Elma. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 22, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13.5 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-063
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of smoke billowing from the Campbell River fire, seen from Mount Elma. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Plants - Trees
Natural Phenomena - Fires
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Note on verso of photograph reads: "Forest fire of July 22nd which formed by a strong North wind threatened the towns of Comox & Courtney [sic] Vancouver Island and other villages. Photo taken from Mt. Elma 4600 ft. Forbidden Plateau 12 miles from the fire. Photo by P.L. Tait. Vancouver B.C."
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "Ordered out 22nd July 1938 ~ but 'the Plateau' was happily ordained 'forbidden' to the Campbell River fire."
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The sun sets over Gower Point

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51459
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gower Point in Gibsons as the sun is setting. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-064
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gower Point in Gibsons as the sun is setting. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Islands
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Continuation of title: "...in a smoky [sic] flaming sky at close of a pleasant holiday 1938."
Handwritten note on facing page reads: " May I go out a' climbing / On just so glad a day / And it go on without me / All sun and cloud and wind / And someone say about me / He leaves a song behind / P.R.C."
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Waterfall within the Forbidden Plateau

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a waterfall within the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-065
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of a waterfall within the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Waterfalls
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 944
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Lake within the Forbidden Plateau

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51461
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a lake within the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-066
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a lake within the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 801
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Lake within the Forbidden Plateau

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51462
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a lake within the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-067
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a lake within the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 802
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Cruikshank Canyon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51463
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men, barely visible standing at the edge of the Cruickshank Canyon. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-068
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men, barely visible standing at the edge of the Cruickshank Canyon. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Canyons
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten note on verso of photograph
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 962
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Sled full of riders

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription53955
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1937
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a sled full of riders coming through a trail, and look to be headed straight for a dog sitting in the snow. The dog's black and white body is only paritially visible.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1937
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Kay North subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 35 mm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
269-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1991-38
Scope and Content
Photograph of a sled full of riders coming through a trail, and look to be headed straight for a dog sitting in the snow. The dog's black and white body is only paritially visible.
Subjects
Transportation - Sleds
Natural Phenomena - Snow
Animals - Dogs
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Working on an Austin 7

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1933 and 1940]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man working on a Austin 7 (looks to be the 1933 model). He is standing in overalls with a cloth in his hand, holding the passenger side door open. There is a tire on the ground at his feet.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1933 and 1940]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Kay North subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 35 mm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
269-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1991-38
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man working on a Austin 7 (looks to be the 1933 model). He is standing in overalls with a cloth in his hand, holding the passenger side door open. There is a tire on the ground at his feet.
Subjects
Transportation - Automobiles
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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McGavin's truck

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1937
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man standing outside in the snow in front of a white truck with "McGavin's" stenciled on it. The writing below that has been covered by a sticker that reads: "McGavin's Breads".
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1937
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Kay North subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 35 mm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
269-004
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1991-38
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man standing outside in the snow in front of a white truck with "McGavin's" stenciled on it. The writing below that has been covered by a sticker that reads: "McGavin's Breads".
Subjects
Occupations - Bakers
Transportation - Trucks
Names
McGavin's Breads
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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